3 Ways To Make Sure Your Vehicle Doesn’t Get Damaged When Getting Towed
Towing your vehicle is a hassle. The fact that your car has broken down in the middle of somewhere maker is incredibly inconvenient while waiting for a tow to arrive frustrating, but the thing can go get even worse if further damaged occur during the towing process.
Not everyone is aware that towing a broken-down vehicle could end up causing additional damage beyond the damage caused by breakdown. Therefore take some time to adjust your vehicle to ensure it is safer for towing otherwise there will be more damage to your vehicle.
Check out the below ways to make sure your vehicle doesn't get damaged when it is towed.
1. Release the emergency brake
Whenever your call for a tow truck service, you know your car isn’t going anywhere, so it makes sense to put the brake on, however, this is could end up damaging the car, or should it be towed during the traditional two wheels road method.
When taking off the brake, the car is safe to tow with two wheels on the road, ensuring no damage to brakes will occur.l It can be done in the park too, though you need to ensure the non-driving wheels are on the ground when a car has an automatic transmission. Manual transmission vehicles are fine to be towed on any wheel with the brake off,
If being towed via flatbed, the brakes are less not much to worry about, but you need to ensure it’s off when the vehicle is on the flatbed- a good tow truck driver should inform when towing your car.
2. Roll-Up Windows
It’s an often overlooked aspect when getting towed make sure to roll up all the windows in your vehicle. This prevents dust and particle to enter the back of the flatbed tow truck and into the vehicle, which could cause damage to upholstery and need cleaning.
3. Take Photographs
Taking photos is always recommended before getting your vehicle towed. With most of us carrying smartphones in our pockets, it is easy to take a quick snap of the condition of your vehicle before it is picked up the tow. Also, record the time and date, and number, and name of the tow truck driver when your vehicle is being towed.
This offers you one degree of protection from damage to occur when towing your vehicle. While it does not always prevent it from happening, it ensures you have evidence that your car was damaged when it was being towed.
We at NYC Manhattan Towing strongly promote and encourage safe driving, and we know that sometimes things go wrong and you may require roadside assistance in the future. When you need help with your vehicle while on the road NYC Manhattan Towing offers fast & reliable towing and roadside assistance. You will get a quick response immediately 24/7 so give us a call right now at 7187376446 if you require towing or require any roadside assistance.
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